A Room With A New View!
Posted by Wishmaster on December 29, 2008
Katelin is a sweet and passionate 17 year old from Ridge who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease last October. When wish granters from the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County, NY, Inc., came to visit her and asked her what her wish would be, she told them it was time to give her bedroom a makeover- her wish was for a Room Re-do! Despite her quiet demeanor, Katelin knew what she wanted right away and wasn’t afraid to speak up.
Without hesitation, Katelin began describing what her dream room should look like, a futon being the most important accessory. She also knew that she wanted it to be pink, with stars, and black furniture. Katelin’s wish was made extra special when Chris, the Dad of another wish child, offered to paint her room. Chris spent 3 days painting the walls pink, and stenciling, painting, and outlining the stars!
Katelin then picked out her accessories. She chose a pink bedspread and lamp, both with black trim to accent her furniture, including a curio and futon, and black window treatments. To complete her room, Katelin chose a waterbed- a perfect fit for her funky, new bedroom!
Her mother, Catherine said, “all of the people involved were just dynamite!” and couldn’t have been happier with the whole wish experience. She said it shed a positive light on a negative thing and reminded the family that, “there is life after cancer.” A normally quiet Katelin exclaimed of her new room, “ I love it!” She also thanked her wish granters for all of their time and effort and said, “You really did make my wish come true. I love my new room!”
Through this whole experience, Katelin did not lose hope. Katelin is currently in remission and started her senior year of high school this fall!
